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Raisin Walnut Bars

raisin walnut bars

AmericanOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 cup chopped raisins
  • 1/2 cup raspberry or plum jam
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare shortbread: combine 1-1/4 cups flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Blend to fine crumbs. Press firmly into bottom of greased 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees about 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

  2. 2

    Mix raisins & jam. Spread over the shortbread.

  3. 3

    Beat eggs with brown sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the walnuts, orange peel and vanilla.

  4. 4

    Pour mixture over top.

  5. 5

    Return pan to oven. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until top is browned and springs back when punched.

  6. 6

    Cool in pan.

  7. 7

    Sift with powdered sugar.

  8. 8

    Cut into bars.

Tags

american